At a glance
| Typical home value | $509,500 (+18.9% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | 7763 Glades Road, between I-95 and Florida's Turnpike |
| Neighborhoods | More than 55, each with its own association |
| Home types | Condominiums, villas, townhomes and single-family homes |
| Club membership | Required for home ownership |
| Golf | Four 18-hole championship courses |
| Other amenities | 24 tennis and 25 pickleball courts, spa, fitness and aquatics |
Boca West at a glance
Boca West Country Club is a private, gated residential club at 7763 Glades Road, set between I-95 and Florida's Turnpike. The club says it has more than 55 distinct neighborhoods and describes a price range from the $400s to over $5 million.
Amenities listed by the club include four 18-hole golf courses, three clubhouses, 24 tennis courts, 25 pickleball courts (12 of them covered), a spa and an aquatics center. The club says a par-3 short course and a large putting course are expected in late 2026.
Zillow's typical home value for its Boca West neighborhood was $509,521 in August 2026, up 18.9% on the year. That compares with $576,824 for Boca Raton as a whole. Because condos and villas make up much of the housing, the typical value sits well below what single-family homes inside the gates sell for.
Is Boca West a good area to live?
It suits buyers who want a club-centered life and are happy to pay for it. The club lists four 18-hole courses, three clubhouses, more than 600 member events a year and a price range from the $400s to over $5 million, so you can find a condo, villa or large house inside the same gates.
The deciding factor is cost. Membership is required, the joining fee was $150,000 for 2025-2026 with $215,000 scheduled from October 1, 2026, and base dues run about $24,455 a year. If you won't use the club, a community with optional membership will cost far less each year.
What Boca West is known for
Golf
Four championship 18-hole courses, with a redesign of Course 1, a par-3 short course and a putting course under way and expected to debut from late 2026.
Racquets, spa and fitness
The club lists 24 Har-Tru tennis courts and 25 pickleball courts, 12 of them covered, plus a spa with 23 treatment rooms.
Clubhouse dining
Dining is split across three clubhouses: the Lifestyle & Racquet Center, the Main Clubhouse and the Golf & Activities Center, each with several restaurants and bars.
What club membership costs
The club states that membership is required when you buy a home, and that it is a separate cost from the purchase. It publishes no fees on its website and asks buyers to confirm pricing with its membership office or Boca West Realty.
A local brokerage that publishes the club's 2025-2026 schedule lists these figures:
| Item | 2025-2026 amount |
|---|---|
| Joining fee (Oct 1, 2025 to Sept 30, 2026) | $150,000 |
| Joining fee from Oct 1, 2026 | $215,000 |
| Social membership, the mandatory base (incl. 7% tax) | $24,454.85 a year |
| Golf add-on, family | $6,387.90 a year |
| Golf add-on, individual | $4,483.30 a year |
| Master Association capital contribution | $10,000 one time |
The same source notes that club fees are usually adjusted at the start of each fiscal year on October 1, so a contract signed now may fall under the new joining fee. Confirm the fee that applies to your closing date in writing.
Homes and prices in Boca West
The club puts prices from the $400s to over $5 million. Every neighborhood has its own association and budget, so two homes of similar size can carry very different monthly costs, and some neighborhood associations cover pools, landscaping or exterior maintenance while others don't.
Condominiums
Condo buildings inside Boca West fall under Florida's condo safety laws. Read our guide to buying a condo in Boca Raton, which covers milestone inspections and reserve studies.
Villas and townhomes
For attached homes, ask which exterior items the neighborhood association insures and maintains.
Single-family homes
Golf or water views and lot size vary by neighborhood and affect price. Ask a local agent for closed sales in the same neighborhood.
Living in Boca West
Renting before you buy
The club says rentals may be available depending on the neighborhood and season, and it runs a three-day, two-night Stay and Play visit for prospective buyers. Both are a way to test the routine before paying a joining fee.
Schools
The School District of Palm Beach County assigns public schools by street address, not by community name, so check each Boca West address in the district's Find My School tool rather than relying on a listing. The district kept its A grade from the state for 2025-26, and 84% of district-run schools were rated A or B. Our Boca Raton schools guide covers choice programs and how to confirm zoning.
Getting around
Boca West is on Glades Road between I-95 and Florida's Turnpike, so both highways are close. For longer trips, Tri-Rail's Boca Raton station at 680 Yamato Road has free parking for commuters, and Brightline's downtown station at 101 NW 4th St. runs to Miami and Orlando.
Costs: club, association, property tax and flood
Club and association fees
Add the club dues, any golf add-on, the one-time $10,000 Master Association capital contribution listed for 2025-2026 and your neighborhood association fee. Florida law also requires a disclosure summary before you sign a contract in an HOA community, covering membership, recorded covenants and assessments.
Property tax
Check on the Property Appraiser record whether the parcel is inside Boca Raton city limits. The city's proposed 2026 operating rate is 3.6476 mills; unincorporated parcels skip that line but carry county Fire/Rescue (3.4581 mills) and Library (0.5491 mills) rates instead. The county (4.5000 mills proposed) and the School Board (3.0390 state plus 3.2480 local) appear on every bill. If the home will be your permanent residence on January 1, file for homestead with the Property Appraiser by March 1: the first $25,000 exemption applies to all taxes, and an additional exemption of up to $25,722 (the 2025 figure) applies to non-school taxes. A sale resets the assessed value, so budget from the new value, not the seller's bill. See the Palm Beach County property tax guide.
Flood zone and insurance
Palm Beach County's Office of Emergency Management has separate address lookups for your hurricane evacuation zone and flood zone, and the two are not the same thing. Florida law requires a seller of residential property to give you a flood disclosure at or before signing, saying whether they know of flood damage, have filed a flood claim or received FEMA assistance for the home. Standard homeowners policies exclude flood, so get a flood quote as well as a wind quote.
What to check before you make an offer
- Which joining fee applies: the fee in force at your closing date, not the listing date.
- Neighborhood association: the current budget, reserves and any special assessments.
- Total yearly cost: club dues, golf add-on, cart fees, master association and neighborhood fees together.
- Approval timeline: both club and association approval before closing.
- Property tax: see our Palm Beach County property tax guide for how taxes reset after a sale.
For price trends across the city, see the Boca Raton housing market page.
Pros and cons of Boca West
Pro: amenities at scale
Four courses, three clubhouses and large racquet and spa facilities mean you rarely need to leave the gates for recreation.
Pro: wide price range
From condos in the $400s to houses over $5 million, you can pick a home type without leaving the community.
Con: mandatory membership
The joining fee and annual dues apply whether or not you play golf.
Con: fees reset each October
Club fees are usually adjusted on October 1, so confirm the figures that apply on your closing date.
Communities to compare
Other large club communities with mandatory membership include Broken Sound, the Polo Club and Woodfield Country Club. Boca Pointe is a large gated community where club membership is optional. See all of them on our Boca Raton gated communities page.
Common questions
Is membership required to buy a home in Boca West?+
Yes. Boca West Country Club states that membership is required when you buy a property there, and that it is a separate cost from the home purchase. The minimum is a social membership, with golf available as an add-on. The club asks buyers to confirm current pricing with its membership office or Boca West Realty.
How much is the Boca West joining fee?+
A local brokerage publishing the club's 2025-2026 schedule lists a $150,000 joining fee for October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, rising to $215,000 from October 1, 2026. Buyers also pay a one-time $10,000 capital contribution to the Boca West Master Association. Confirm the fee that applies to your closing date with the club.
What are Boca West's annual dues?+
For 2025-2026, the mandatory social membership is listed at $24,454.85 a year including 7% tax. Golf is an add-on at $6,387.90 a year for a family or $4,483.30 for an individual, and cart and trail fees are separate. Neighborhood association fees are on top of this. Club fees are usually adjusted each October 1.
What is the typical home value in Boca West?+
Zillow's typical home value for its Boca West neighborhood was $509,521 in August 2026, up 18.9% on the year. The club itself describes prices from the $400s to over $5 million, because the community mixes condos and villas with large single-family homes. Ask a local agent for recent closed sales of the same home type.
Can you rent in Boca West before buying?+
The club says rentals may be available in Boca West depending on the neighborhood, the property and the time of year, and that availability can be tight in the winter season. It also offers a three-day, two-night Discover Boca West Stay and Play for prospective buyers. Either option lets you try the community before you commit to the joining fee and annual dues.
Sources
- Boca West Country Club: FAQs
- Boca West Country Club: Membership
- Isabella Scott: Boca West Country Club membership fees 2025-2026
- School District of Palm Beach County: Find My School
- Boca Raton Tribune: Here's how Palm Beach County School District earned top grade (July 2026)
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser: Homestead exemption
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser: 2026 proposed millage rates and hearings
- Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management: Know Your Zone
- Florida Statutes: Section 689.302, disclosure of flood risks
- Florida Statutes: Section 720.401, HOA disclosure summary
- Tri-Rail: Boca Raton Station
- Brightline: Boca Raton Station
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Antonio Roberts
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